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Kite Orchid Plant Care
Aporum crumenatum (Sw.) Brieger
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Dendrobium crumenatum, commonly called pigeon orchid, or 木石斛 is an epiphytic orchid in the family Orchidaceae and is native to Asia, Southeast Asia, New Guinea and Christmas Island. It has two rows of leaves along its pseudobulb and relatively large but short-lived, strongly scented white flowers.
Bright indirect to filtered sunlight
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How do you care for Kite Orchid?
Kite Orchid grows best in bright indirect to filtered sunlight.
Where Is the Kite Orchid Native To?
What Is the Kite Orchid?
Kite Orchid (Aporum crumenatum) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Aporum genus. Kite Orchid is native to Asia, Southeast Asia, New Guinea and Christmas Island.
Kite Orchid displays an epiphytic, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Kite Orchid produces colorful, fragrant blooms in various shapes and sizes.
What Light Does the Kite Orchid Need?
Kite Orchid thrives in bright indirect to filtered sunlight. Avoid placing Kite Orchid in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect to filtered sunlight
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Kite Orchid?
Well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Kite Orchid to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Kite Orchid?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Kite Orchid?
Kite Orchid can be propagated through division, back bulbs, keiki.
Is the Kite Orchid Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Kite Orchid, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Kite Orchid?
Kite Orchid is susceptible to scale insects, spider mites, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Kite Orchid Need?
Kite Orchid grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. Kite Orchid is native to Asia, Southeast Asia, New Guinea and Christmas Island. In cooler regions, grow Kite Orchid as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10b – 12b
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Kite Orchid is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Aporum genus (family Orchidaceae) — search all Aporum species in the plant lookup.
Kite Orchid thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aporum crumenatum (Sw.) Brieger, family Orchidaceae (first published in Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, 1(11-12): 671 (1981)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Kite Orchid, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10b – 12b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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